How To Use popliteal vein In A Sentence
- In company with this nerve will be seen the posterior saphena vein, L, which, commencing behind the outer ankle, ascends the mesial line of the calf to join the popliteal vein, G, in the cleft between the heads of the gastrocnemius. Surgical Anatomy
- Between the heads of the gastrocnemius, the nerve, H, giving off large branches to this muscle, lies upon the popliteal vein, G, where this is joined by the posterior saphena vein. Surgical Anatomy
- Thus, reflux at the saphenofemoral junction, saphenopopliteal junction, and within the deep venous system, including the popliteal vein beneath the knee and the gastrocnemius veins, can be detected without invasive techniques.
- In some instances the posterior saphena vein, instead of joining the popliteal vein, ascends superficially to terminate in some of the large veins of the thigh. Surgical Anatomy
- The two arteries are accompanied by venae comites, which, with the short saphena vein, form the popliteal vein. Surgical Anatomy
- The popliteal vein joined by the short saphena vein. Surgical Anatomy
